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MANILA, Philippines — Seeking her first fourth-round entry at the US Open, Alex Eala aims to end her losing spell against Iva Jovic in the third round (round of 32) of the year's final major on Sunday.
SEOUL/NEW YORK, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is expected to send a vice minister-level official to the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in New York, with Kim Son-gyong, a vice foreign minister in charge of international organizations, likely to deliver a speech, sources said Saturday.
Emmanuel Sharef, who oversees Pacific Investment Management Co.'s flagship Balanced Income and Growth Fund, spoke with Bloomberg about how the next leg of the artificial-intelligence boom could be concentrated in Asian stocks and beyond.
South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
Founder of Hong Lim Curry Puff notes that this unique order showcases city state’s rich flavours to an international audience
Founder of Hong Lim Curry Puff notes that this unique order showcases city state’s rich flavours to an international audience
After decades of supplying restaurants across the city, the Mong Kok fish ball specialists are finally selling direct at a fraction of the price.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and travel platform Klook have renewed their partnership to promote domestic tourism, develop emerging destinations and help local tourism businesses reach travelers in the Philippines and abroad.
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest annual fireworks show is set to take place in Seoul on Saturday.
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, gestures after he won his match against Wu Yibing, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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The US and China are gearing up to discuss AI safety risks during a dialogue planned for mid-September, two sources briefed on the discussions told Reuters, as rapidly advancing frontier AI capabilities reach a global tipping point.
The activist said her two years studying and travelling in country ‘made me who I am’
Girl bands from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are going global with their fusion of traditional and modern sounds
From Singapore to Thailand, private operators and luxury resorts are cashing in, as more retirees seek care on their own terms
From Singapore to Thailand, private operators and luxury resorts are cashing in, as more retirees seek care on their own terms
From squishy toys to crack-open desserts, consumers seek comfort through touch, sound and texture
Security concerns in Beijing and Washington could create ‘bottleneck’ if Elon Musk attempts to combine the two flagship companies
Security concerns in Beijing and Washington could create ‘bottleneck’ if Elon Musk attempts to combine the two flagship companies
MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese survey vessel has been operating in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for 25 days, particularly in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Jay Tarriela said on Friday.
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks in Tokyo on Aug. 14. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
The terms of Hajime Takata, left, and Naoki Tamura, both considered to be hawks, will end in July 2027. (Source photos by Nikkei)
The US’ new tech strategy shows Washington is adopting the core lesson of China’s rise: tech leadership is a national security imperative
The US’ new tech strategy shows Washington is adopting the core lesson of China’s rise: tech leadership is a national security imperative
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The World Nomad Games are described as the Olympics of nomadic culture. (Reuters: Pavel Mikheyev)
The onigiri counter in Katagiri grocery in New York City: Rice balls made for Americans are typically bigger than those found in Japan. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
Kathmandu: A team of specialist drone operators from New South Wales and Queensland has arrived in Nepal, the first Australian rescue workers to reach the disaster-stricken nation since a deadly tidal wave tore through the country last week.
NTT targets 2 gigawatts of data center capacity by fiscal 2033. (Photo by Kosuke Shimizu)
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MEXICO — The body of a Mexican federal lawmaker was discovered on a highway in the state of Veracruz with a gunshot wound, local authorities said Friday.
MEXICO — Mexican authorities said Friday they seized 16.8 tons of amphetamines from clandestine drug labs in northwestern Sinaloa state, home to one of the country's biggest cartels.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks to reshuffle her cabinet as early as mid-September. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday questioned the release of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan after the Sandiganbayan dropped him from the flood control-related plunder and graft cases.
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro dispelled claims that no government funding was allocated for Davao City for four years.
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MANILA, Philippines — The arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte should not affect the separate impeachment proceedings against her, House prosecution Rep. Terry Ridon said Friday.
MANILA, Philippines —The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group - National Capital Region (CIDG) on Friday (September 4) said former Public Works chief Manuel Bonoan, who has now been released from detention, is happy over his freedom.
JTB President Tomo Aomi said the travel agency will pursue further acquisitions as necessary toward expanding its global business. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
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United States’ Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Rakuten Group CEO Hiroshi Mikitani, left, shakes hands with AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan during an event in 2024. (Photo by Mai Ishitsubo)
KATHMANDU — Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, a rare ray of hope on the 10th day of rescue efforts after catastrophic Himalayan flooding.
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